Capsicum pubescens
Tree pepper · Solanaceae
Also known as Capsicum lanceifolium. Common names: Rocoto, Rocoto pepper.
Capsicum pubescens is a species of the genus Capsicum (pepper), known in Ecuador and Peru as rocoto (Quechua, rukutu, ruqutu), locoto in Bolivia & Argentina (Aymara, 'luqutu') and as the "Manzano" pepper in Mexico which means "apple" for its apple-shaped fruit.
About Tree pepper
Capsicum pubescens is a species of the genus Capsicum (pepper), known in Ecuador and Peru as rocoto (Quechua, rukutu, ruqutu), locoto in Bolivia & Argentina (Aymara, 'luqutu') and as the "Manzano" pepper in Mexico which means "apple" for its apple-shaped fruit. This species is found primarily in Central and South America, and is known only in cultivation. The species name, pubescens, means hairy, which refers to the hairy leaves of this pepper. The hairiness of the
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Growing & care
| Native range | Bolivia, Peru |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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